Chapter 413 Despair
Smoke gradually dispersed. Brett reappeared before the Spade Pirates members.
Skull's complexion turned deathly pale. His mouth couldn't close. Cheek muscles continuously trembled. Body staggering backward, then simply plopping onto the ground.
"This, this—" He muttered. "This is an emperor's power?"
"Can't win. How could we possibly win against this guy!"
Some pirates had already completely collapsed. Weapons clanged to the ground. Both hands covering their heads. Tears mixed with snot continuously streaming down. They wailed loudly.
Deuce secretly gritted his teeth.
Honestly, even he felt somewhat despairing. What kind of monster was this?!
Bullets and blades all useless. Even landing on his skin directly shattered.
Ace's proud ability—falling on him was like tickling. Couldn't even make him move half a step.
Such powerful guys actually existed in the world. This was the power people called emperors possessed?
Previously simply unimaginable...
Deuce smiled bitterly.
First time witnessing monsters' power. But seemed also the last time.
"Not over yet!!"
However, Ace roared out then. Flames on his body grew fiercer. Ring after ring of flames spread from his feet in all directions.
"I said don't damage this building."
Brett said somewhat helplessly. Armament Haki spread from his feet, again reinforcing the entire rooftop.
"Since setting sail until now, we've encountered countless hardships and obstacles. But we've ultimately overcome them all!"
Ace took a deep breath. He pressed both hands downward. Flames spreading beneath his feet surged upward the next instant, transforming into a massive fire pillar shooting skyward.
"This time will be the same! Flame Ring!"
Sky-filling dancing flames converged toward the center instantly, then condensing into a massive fireball held aloft by Ace's raised hands.
"Let me open the path forward for everyone!!"
"Flame Emperor!!"
Accompanying his roar, the massive fireball crashed toward Brett.
At this moment, Spade Pirates' pirates were all moved to tears by their captain.
Fear and despair in their hearts swept away by flames at this instant. Replacing them—blazing fighting spirit!
"Quite passionate."
Brett's lips curved.
He didn't dislike such atmosphere.
The fireball was about to fall. Brett finally acted for the first time. He extended his right hand, then lightly patted.
Just a light pat—this massive fireball's falling trajectory completely changed. Shot straight toward the sky, then finally exploding in midair.
The fireball expanded into a massive sun in the sky. Infinite light and heat poured downward from above. The raised gale blew sand and stones across the entire port.
"Nice scenery."
Brett looked up.
Ace froze.
He only felt his mind completely blank.
Strongest technique. Most proud power. Slapped away with one casual palm by this guy.
Just with his body. One casual palm—
"Not just the body."
Brett said. "Also used a bit of Armament Haki. Otherwise would've directly blown it up."
His words Ace couldn't hear anymore. This man only felt a chill rise from his tailbone upward, making his entire spine numb while nearly freezing his brain.
Simultaneously, outside headquarters, people finally noticed what happened here.
"Hey! What's that? Why's there suddenly an explosion?"
"And the explosion seems quite powerful!"
"I saw a fireball fly from the Entry-Exit Management Bureau building rooftop to the sky!"
"Really?! What happened there?!"
People curiously speculated.
In an alley between two buildings in the port district, a female Fish-Man also quietly gazed toward that building's top.
She had a sword at her waist. Expression very grave.
"Fire Fist Ace? Conflict with that Brett guy? Could this be an opportunity?"
Entry-Exit Management Bureau rooftop.
After the flames in the sky gradually dispersed, Brett slowly exhaled. "Any stronger techniques? If not, my turn to attack."
Ace felt his hair standing on end. He almost screamed shrilly. "Run! Everyone run!"
Can't win. Absolutely impossible to win against this guy!
Could only choose escape!
Though on this inescapable Fish-Man Island, didn't know where to escape. But now could only desperately stall this guy, letting companions flee!
Ace's heart didn't even have such thoughts. He just instinctively transformed into flames, charging toward Brett.
"Too slow."
Brett shook his head.
In Ace's eyes, Brett seemed to teleport, directly vanishing from his spot.
In the gale Brett raised, Ace turned back in terror. He saw Brett already standing before Deuce.
"Damn it!!"
The vice-captain roared. His attacks continuously fell on Brett. But meaningless. Couldn't even leave a trace on Brett's skin.
"Truly insignificant."
Brett's fist fell.
Deuce was directly smashed into the ground by one punch. The entire building trembled.
Blood already splattered.
When Brett withdrew his fist, Deuce lay there, already bloody and mangled.
Ace's pupils trembled. Mouth unbearably dry. Wanted to shout but didn't know what sound to make.
Brett vanished again. Appeared behind Skull.
Skull's upper and lower teeth chattered.
Then he raised his head, looking at Ace, revealing an ugly smile.
"Stop, stop—"
Ace rushed over. His voice so low it seemed like muttering.
BANG.
The fist fell. Skull collapsed on the ground.
"I told you to stop!!"
In his roar, Ace leaped up. Violent spirit spread forth.
"This is—Conqueror's Haki?"
Observing Hyouzou said in shock. "Same Haki as Brett-sama!"
"However—"
He shook his head again. "Meaningless."
Ace's flame-transformed fist fell on Brett's forehead.
Rage greatly increased his fist's power. But still—didn't even make Brett's body tremble once.
Brett straightened as if not seeing him. Walked to two Spade Pirates members already frozen in fear. Reached out, grabbed them, then—smashed them together in midair.
Ace watched with his own eyes—two more companions became bloody and mangled.
The forever-courageous youth wept bitterly at this moment.
"Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop it!!"
Like going mad, he rushed before Brett, continuously attacking him.
But Brett seemed unable to see him. Letting his attacks fall on his body. Then continuously walking before the next Spade Pirates member. Mechanically swinging a fist.
Flowers of blood bloomed.
"Stop... please, stop..."
Ace even lacked strength to swing fists. Crying made his body tremble.
He desperately hugged Brett's leg, seeming to want to drag his advancing steps.
But Brett was unstoppable.
After another swing, Brett wiped nonexistent sweat from his forehead.
"Whew—"
He smiled, lowering his head, meeting empty eyes. "Now only you remain."
Ace didn't move. Just stared blankly at him.
He'd even lost will to resist.
"Then disappear, loser."
Brett's fist fell.
Is this how it ends?
My life stops here?
Ace lost consciousness.
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